Is medical marijuana for you?
Howard County Beacon After two surgeries and many downed opioid pills, Stephanie Brooks, 60, still suffered “spinal pain, depression, anxiety and difficulty sleeping,” she said. So Brooks (not her real name) decided to visit Remedy Columbia, one of six state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries in Howard County, to try one of the thousands of different strains of cannabis... READ MORE
Caregivers needed for coaching study
Over 85 percent of care for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders is provided by more than 15 million family caregivers. These caregivers typically have no training or support, and may wind up themselves experiencing multiple health risks, including depression. The National Alzheimer’s Plan Act has identified providing caregiver-supported programs as a national... READ MORE
Simple steps to build stronger bones
Q: Osteoporosis is fairly common in my family. Is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening to me? I don’t want to have a fall and break a bone. A: Bones are made of living tissue that is constantly being remodeled. Some bone cells build up new bone material, while others dissolve and remove old material. Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose more mass than they... READ MORE
Easy, make-ahead bean and corn salad
This is one of those salads that just saves the day over and over again. Here are the reasons I love this salad: It’s fast, it’s really easy, it’s inexpensive, it’s crowd-pleasing, it’s vegetarian, it’s substantial, it’s colorful, it’s protein-filled, it’s a meal in itself, it looks great on a buffet, it’s super portable, it’s season-less, it’s make-ahead, it’s... READ MORE
Drop the silent treatment for a fair fight
Dear Solutions: When my wife and I have a disagreement, I keep my temper by not talking any more. She says I give her the silent treatment to punish her. I do this to keep from yelling at her and to end the argument. If I tell her this, it just starts another fight. How can I ever end the fighting? — Warren Dear Warren: I’m afraid your silent “treatment” will never lead to... READ MORE
In your dreams: the effect of medications
Sleeping is one of the great pleasures in life, unless you have bad dreams or nightmares. Then it can be pure misery. Most of us do dream during sleep, In fact, we have about 100,000 dreams during the average lifetime. But most of us don’t remember our dreams. Statistics say that within five or ten minutes of waking up, about 90 percent of your dreams are forgotten, unless you write ... READ MORE
Qs and As on carpal tunnel; baby aspirin
Q: I get numbness and tingling in my fingers. It’s worse at night. Does that sound like carpal tunnel syndrome? A: online pharmacy kamagra-oral-jelly buy with best prices today in the USA You probably have made the right self-diagnosis. But you should make an appointment with your doctor to confirm it. Carpal tunnel syndrome is very common. It happens when the median nerve —... READ MORE
Men help each other find their calling
In the book Halftime: From Success to Significance, author Bob Buford compares life to the game of football. As he explains, your success in the second half of your life depends on your halftime strategy. That idea guides a group of retired men who gather twice a month in locations around Richmond to plot out the second halves of their lives. Gordon Prior ran a busy dentistry practice ... READ MORE
Drug study will try to reverse Alzheimer’s
With 5.7 million Americans already living with Alzheimer’s disease, a number that is expected to more than double in 30 years, researchers are racing to find the culprits that lead to the memory loss and confusion Alzheimer’s disease can cause. One suspect is a type of protein in the brain called beta-amyloid. Researchers believe fragments of this protein can accumulate and stick... READ MORE
Looking beyond CPAP for sleep apnea
Every night without fail, Paul Blumstein straps on a mask that prevents him from repeatedly waking up, gasping for air. It’s been his routine since he was diagnosed with a condition called sleep apnea. While it helps, he doesn’t like wearing the mask. “It’s like an octopus has clung to my face,” said Blumstein, 70, of Annandale, Va. “I just want to sleep once in a while... READ MORE
